Health
Can psychedelics heal depression?
There's no magical cure for depression, but can magic mushrooms help out? Psychedelics New Zealand certainly think so, but you might want to hold up on…
Brekfist: Drugs
Do you feel like your education on drugs was woefully inadequate? No worries, Johanna and Saraid are here to tackle the touchy subject over some delicious…
Living with Marfan
James takes over 105 pills a week, but these pills aren't for fun, they're to keep him ticking. Take a look as James shows us how…
Why are drugs so addictive?
If the D.A.R.E programme taught us anything, it's that drugs are addictive. But why? Here's a wee cartoon man to give us some answers.
FODMAP - the diet you've never heard of
Alana from A Little Bit Yummy is here to explain what the FODMAP diet is and how it's helping people that suffer from irritable bowel syndrome…
The things to know about A.I.
Would you trust a robot with your life? Advances in Artificial Intelligence could see more and more medical procedures being carried out by machines. ??
How much booze is too much?
We took to the streets of Wellington to see if people are sticking to the recommended number of standard drinks per week. Spoiler alert: not many…
Living a balanced lifestyle in Palmerston North
Healthanism, a combination of health and hedonism: working out during the week to fuel a hectic weekend ?
A history of our asylums, and where are they now?
Back in the day, those labelled 'undesirables' were put into mental asylums and kept in isolation. Today, those houses of horror have been refurbed for entertainment.
ADHD in women - an underdiagnosed mental health issue
"If you think you might have ADHD, then just know that you're not the worst person on earth, you're just struggling against something because your brain…
Why do custom frames cost so much?
Professional framing, you might be surprised at how affordable it really is...
Contact Sport
In their song-turned-sports-anthem 'Tubthumping', Chumbawamba famously said "I get knocked down, but I get up again" - sadly, that's not always the case. We take a…
Dodgy AF - A warning against DIY body treatments
Next time you're booking in a cheeky bit of laser hair removal or considering a rejuvenation of some sort, make sure the treatment and practice is…
A couple's grief over their stillborn babies
"Stillborn babies are such a taboo subject," says grieving mum Kate. Here, she and her partner bravely share their story of loss. Kia kaha ?
Why can't gay men donate blood in NZ?
There are no limits on straight people donating.
Afraid of STIs - how about a love doll?
Life in plastic, it's fantastic! Take a peek into the world of love dolls.
Why are we so scared of STI check ups?
GRAPHIC WARNING: (These pictures may disturb you). When was the last time you had a check up?
Future of blindness
New Zealand has been a leader in curing blindness in developing countries. What are the next steps in this journey?
Not a Blanket Approach: Brad's Story
"I'm a completely new person now." Brad was a professional wakeboarder but after an accident left him paralysed, he's had to rediscover himself and his own…
The 'G' in gout
It's a playground diss that's actually a serious health problem, especially for Māori and Pasifika people. Yeah, we're talking about gout.
The '5 second' rule
The 5 Second Rule is the urban legend that's saved many a skittle from the bin... but is it too good to be true? ⏳?